Attention Non-Residents
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check ins for an individual in a year.
Lake Vincent is located in the Ellis County Public Hunting Area in Ellis County, 13 miles southwest of Arnett (S1&12, T18N, R26W). Vegetation around the lake is shinnery oak-grassland type.
The lake has one boat ramp and picnic areas. Arnett is the nearest town in which to obtain picnic and fishing supplies. This lake is known for its redear sunfish catches along with largemouth bass, saugeye, bluegill, channel, and blue catfish, and crappie.
Lake Vincent was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1961. It was renovated and restocked in 2000.
Lake Vincent (Google Map) is located in the Ellis County Public Hunting Area in Ellis County, 13 miles southwest of Arnett (S1&12, T18N, R26W). Vegetation around the lake is shinnery oak-grassland type.
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The lake has one boat ramp and picnic areas. Arnett is the nearest town in which to obtain picnic and fishing supplies. This lake is known for its redear sunfish catches along with largemouth bass, saugeye, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, blue catfish and crappie.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Walmart Supercenter (Woodward)(3215 Williams Ave, Woodward, OK 73801)- (580) 254-3331
- Walmart Supercenter (Elk City)(210 Regional Dr, Elk City, OK 73644)- (580) 225-3003
- Gilchrist General Store(122 W Main St, Canton, OK 73724)- (580) 886-3200
- Lead Babies Slabs(215 E Main St, New Cordell, OK 73632)- (580) 832-5177
Lake Vincent was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1961. It was renovated and restocked in 2000.
Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day.
Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing.
See special area regulations for Ellis County WMA.
